TORONTO – For Bill Manning, Saturday’s MLS Cup final against Seattle isn’t the culmination of any grand vision. Toronto FC isn’t peaking; Manning believes this could be just “the beginning” in his organization’s quest to become one of the league’s great franchises. 1,045 more words

TORONTO — Canada’s Queen City has had a storied history in sports with the Maple Leafs (NHL), the Raptors (NBA), the Blue Jays (MLB) and even the Argonauts (CFL) each carrying a huge following. 467 more words

TORONTO — Throughout the grind that is an MLS season, teams undergo several transformations. Players come and go, mindsets change, strategy is refined. When all is said and done, in theory, the team emerges as the best version of itself by the time games really matter. 1,126 more words